Raica Oliveira

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Oliveira has two brothers: Givago (economist) and Pablo (lawyer) and she is currently living with her mother in New York. Shortly after winning 2nd place at the Elite Model Look International Final in 1999, Raica was christened "The sensation" at the fall fashion shows in Paris and Milan. She was one of the most talked about models of the season alongside fellow Elite stars Adriana Lima, Maggie Rizer, Oluchi and Karen Elson, and she continued so the seasons later on. She was featured in a Christian Dior campaign that appeared in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Mademoiselle, and other fashion magazines. She was also featured in a Dolce & Gabbana parfums campaign. In 2006 Oliveira was unveiled as a spokesmodel for the cosmetics company Lancome and fashion laicence Punto Blanco. Oliveira replaced top model Naomi Campbell at Selmark Underwear Collection 2006. She worked for Victoria's Secret only once. Oliveira has joined the ranks of supermodels charging over US$ 20-thousand euros (16.6-thousand) to step out for TNG. In February 2007 she appeared in Sports Illustrated. She is good friends with fellow Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima and Brazilian top model Ana Beatriz Barros. In March 2007 Oliveira joined IMG Paris and she also appeared in Ann Taylor advertisements.On September 2007 she appeared in Bandolino ads which was featured in Vogue and INStyle. She is the new face of Avon. Oliveira plans to study philosophy at a university when she retires.Raica is also a represantative for David Morris London jewlery.

Notable work
Lancome
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
JLO
Vogue
Chanel
ELLE
Marie Claire
Dior
Dolce & Gabbana
Victoria's Secret
TNG
Ann Taylor

Quotes
"I always wanted to be a model. I remember being 10 years old and saying to my mom, 'Mommy, I want to be a model!'"
"Here [USA] I can work and make money. In Brazil all I would do is study."
"After my modeling career I plan to study psychology"
"I could not pose nude," she said. "Nothing against those who do, but I never felt right about it. It's not something that would make me proud."

Facts and stats
Height: 181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Bust: 86 cm, 34 in
Waist: 60 cm, 24 in
Hips: 89 cm, 35 in
Shoe size: 40 (EU), 11 (US)
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Dark brown
Nationality: Brazilian
Languages Spoken: Portuguese, Spanish, English, French and Italian.
Agency: IMG Paris ,Elite,Next Model Mgmt NYC, Next Model Mgmt London, Why Not Model Agency Milan, Next Model Mgmt Paris,
Lumiere Sao Paulo (mother agency)

Editorials

Nova (Brasil - January 2000), Elle (Brasil - March 2000), Vogue (Italia - August 2000), Elle (España - September 2000), Nova (UK - December 2000), Marie Claire (Brasil - December 2000), Vogue (Brasil - January 2001), Elle (Brasil - February 2001), Vogue (Brasil - March 2001), Spin (March 2001), Vogue (España - September 2001), Harpers & Queen (September - 2001), Harpers & Queen (October - 2001),Elle (US) September 2002,Biba (France,July 2004),Ocean Drive (Spain,2004),Glamour (February 2005),Marie Claire (November 2006), Elle USA(2006), Sports llustrated( USA 2007), Vanity Fair (USA 2007), M&Guia (2007), VOGUE (Brasil 2007),Quem(2007),Joyce Pascowitch(September 2007), GQ (Brasil 2007).

Advertisement
Chanel,Bebe, Calzedonia, Christian Dior,John Galliano, David Morris, Ralph Lauren, Chloè,Forum, Dolce & Gabbana,Hot Kiss, Loewe, Maidenform, Marks & Spencer, M. Officer, Emanuel Ungaro, Sergio Valente Jeans, Victor Hugo, Rosa Cha, Ann Taylor, Iguatemi, TNG, Wilsons Leather Littlewoods, Avon, Bandolino

Runway
Season
Fashion Show
Fall Winter 2000
Christian Dior , Christian Lacroix , Emanuel Ungaro , John Galliano , Sonia Rykiel , Valentino ...
Spring Summer 2001
Alberta Ferretti, Balmain, Calvin Klein, Cerruti, Chloé, Christian Dior, Cynthia Rowley, Daryl K, Emanuel Ungaro, Fause Haten, Fendi, Halston, Jeremy Scott, John Galliano, Miguel Vieira, Paco Rabanne, Pamela Dennis Donna, Portugal International, Ralph Lauren, Rosa Chá, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sonia Rykiel, Tuleh, Valentino, Victor Alfaro
Fall/Winter 2001
Alice Roi, Christian Dior, Cynthia Rowley, Cynthia Steffe, Dirk Bikkembergs, Jean Paul Gaultier, Leonard, Miguel Adrover, Nanette Lepore, Ralph Lauren, Tuleh,
Spring/Summer 2002:
Christian Dior, Cynthia Steffe, Dirk Bikkembergs, Guy Laroche, Hermes, Iceberg, Isabel Marant, Jean Paul Gaultier, John Galliano, Keita Maruyama, La Perla, Marcel Marongiu, Mariella Burani, Morgan, Nanette Lepore, Private Circle, Vivienne Westwood, Yeohlee, Yigal Azrouel.
Spring/Summer 2002 Haute Couture:
Elie Saab, Emanuel Ungaro, Yves Saint Laurent.
Fall/Winter 2002:
Atil Kutoglu, Baby Phat, Binetti, Carmen Marc Valvo, Catherine Malandrino, Chanpaul, Christian Dior, Coccapani, Hermes, Mariella Burani, Morgan, Rocco Barocco, Yeohlee.
Fall/Winter 2003:
Custo Barcelona, Gai Mattiolo, Iceberg, Mariella Burani, Yeohlee.
Spring/Summer 2004:
Antoni & Alison, Arkadius, Boudicca, Paul Costelloe.
Fall/Winter 2004:
Arkadius.
Spring/Summer 2005:
Baby Phat, Cynthia Rowley.
Fall/Winter 2006:
Pasarela Cibeles,Antonio Pernas, Triumph World Cup Fashion,Ágata Ruíz de la Prada, JAVIER LARRAINZAR ,Victorio & Lucchino,TNG,Selmark
Spring/Summer 2006:
Claudia Simões,Agua De Coco, Animale,Blue Man,Poko Pano,Gerardo Dragonetti,Craig Port,Mariana Luna. Movimento
Fall/Winter 2007:
Raia de Goeye
Spring/Summer 2007:
Rosa Cha, TNG
Fall/Winter 2008:
Tereza Santos, Água de Coco por Liana Thomaz, Movimento

Charity work
Oliveira is a part of the Arte Solidaria fundation. Raica Oliveira is pledged in beneficient causes. Top model will be photographed for a book in calendar format that the Hope House will launch in 2008. The income gotten with sell of the units goes to be reverted for institucion, that helps children with cancer. Informacion of the columnist Mônica Bergamo, the periodical "Leaf of S.Paulo".